DavidW•GT3• Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 Left field topic for light contemplation on a Thursday evening. Whilst Porsche these days is a 4wd manufacturer that just happens to make sports cars, I have been pondering lately whether despite this they may also be experiencing their best ever period of excellence in sports car manufacturing. Since the introduction of the 997/987 generation cars have they ever continuously built a series of such capable/brilliant sports cars? What do people think? What's your favourite generation of Porsche sports car production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 17 minutes ago, lazydave said: Left field topic for light contemplation on a Thursday evening. Whilst Porsche these days is a 4wd manufacturer that just happens to make sports cars, I have been pondering lately whether despite this they may also be experiencing their best ever period of excellence in sports car manufacturing. Since the introduction of the 997/987 generation cars have they ever continuously built a series of such capable/brilliant sports cars? What do people think? What's your favourite generation of Porsche sports car production? 1968 - 1975 911S’s to 2.7 Carrera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 4 minutes ago, Skidmarks said: 1968 - 1975 911S’s to 2.7 Carrera. Contrarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 don,t get me wrong I love the older cars and feel they are a must have item for any Porsche purist ............but you would have to admit Porsche seems to be on top of their game currently with their Sports car range or for me their GT range ...GT2 ,GT3 ,GT4 ,,,,,each generation just seems to be more epic than the last .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 Easy 74, 75 MFI Carrera & 76, 77 Carrera 3 & 3.0 Turbo in early cars. Modern GT3 or GT2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npvpositive Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 I think they've had several "excellent vintages" . . . for example: 70-73 - the 2.2 and 2.4 long hoods, culminating of course in the 73RS (Grange!!) the 993 vintage the 997 vintage They've also had some "solid but not exceptional vintages" that produced an occasional stunning surprise . For example, the 991R or the 3.2 Clubsport or the Cayman GT4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 The fast ones with functioning air conditioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 64 to 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 2.7 MFI was a milestone, only to be matched late 90's with the Mezger. Its all good but these are the 2 definitive standouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 +1 on the Mezger. If your into tinkering, 996 turbo hands down. Circa 80hp/80ft/lb tq from a tune and exhaust for 6k. Stock K16 turbo housing and some work on the compressor wheels, ancillaries and tweaking of a ECU box (costs 3k if you brick or fry it for a new one) and you can push the straightness of the factory rods. eg 600hp. Maybe even get it instaboosting at as low as 1500 rpm as well if you are a non conformist. i.e Don't most Mezger owners focus on the other end of the rpm gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 10 hours ago, StevepGT3 said: The fast ones with functioning air conditioning Must admit, my modern ones get a more regular run ... My other pick is 99 onwards GT cars of all flavours (NA and FI). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 For me it's the 80's as that's when the posters were up on my wall of dream cars as a kid. I couldn't quite stretch to a Ferarri F40 so had to settle for a black 911 coupe. I need to backdate my stereo to a tape player and chuck on some David Lee Roth for the ultimate experience. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 The Porsche sports cars that I really like.... 906. 908/ 910, 964, 993, 996, 959, Carrera GT, 928, 356 so that's pretty much every decade except the really modern/ new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 It stands to reason that with the passage of time and accumulation of expertise - not to mention massive competition - that the cars would get better. The question is , when is the tipping point for when they no longer set the heart racing? Lack of noise might be the factor, and the noise police are currently mating with the speed & pollution police. Of course , I think the 356 Carrera GT ("GT" not a "sports car" lol) and the 904/906 range were the apogee for rawness, noise and road feel. Not that I've driven any of them... I've a had a couple of laps in a GT3RS so whilst it's uber capable etc etc , I'd be perfectly happy with any of the older sports models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 30November, 2017 Report Share Posted 30November, 2017 1 hour ago, Al said: For me it's the 80's as that's when the posters were up on my wall of dream cars as a kid. This is exactly why I bought my 84! With Whale tail naturally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 26December, 2017 Report Share Posted 26December, 2017 If you had 100k to spend what would you buy? And why? I have just moved on my sc based on the comfort factor- and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 26December, 2017 Report Share Posted 26December, 2017 997 c2s. Look great. Traditional(ish) look with modern(ish) performance and comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 26December, 2017 Report Share Posted 26December, 2017 1 hour ago, D2000 said: 997 c2s. Look great. Traditional(ish) look with modern(ish) performance and comfort. This is my thinking exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26December, 2017 Report Share Posted 26December, 2017 993 tip, classic style with a little modern-ness. Or keep my 928 S and add a 996.1 plus a holiday with the change for some old school muscle and modern style, performance and convenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 A product of the generation, rather than the generation itself; 996GT3RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 No argument from me that the newer GT's, etc are extraordinary cars but for me the "sport" is the battle between driver and car trying it's best to kill you (or at least make you think about your own mortality). Outright speed takes a back seat to the satisfaction of feeling like you've tamed the beast just a little bit and lived to tell the tale. So for me it's the dinosaur era cars built before all the electronic nanny stuff took the edge off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinner Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 My favourite era is from around 1993-1995. 928GTS, 993 and 968. Exceptional build quality in this period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 52 minutes ago, Grinner said: My favourite era is from around 1993-1995. 928GTS, 993 and 968. Exceptional build quality in this period. Looking at a 993 would the cabin be more roomy than earlier models? Are they a more refined car but still with analog feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinner Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 1 minute ago, Peter John said: Looking at a 993 would the cabin be more roomy than earlier models? Are they a more refined car but still with analog feel? Hard for me to answer as the 993 is the only Porsche I have ever driven, however I love the size of the car as it is quite small, but plenty of room in the front and little seats in the back that my nine year old daughter can fit into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 27December, 2017 Report Share Posted 27December, 2017 I like 'em all. Esp the 924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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